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    Your 2017 Summer Movie Preview

    All the superheroes, indie hits, and auteur capers to look forward to over the next three months.
    by David Sims Jun 07, 2017 8 minutes
    Source: Warner Bros.

    The summer-movie season may feel like it starts earlier and earlier every year, but it is now truly upon us, which means franchise-starters, epic revivals, and superheroes galore almost every week. On top of the big-budget fare, there are plenty of indie sensations waiting to be discovered—read on for a comprehensive look at the most exciting projects coming over the next three months.

    The Mummy (June 9)

    What It Is: This straightforward-looking monster movie, the umpteenth attempt at reviving the vengeful Egyptian villain of Hollywood yesteryear, pits Tom Cruise against Princess Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella), who is kicking up the requisite sandstorms and clouds of evil birds in an attempt to destroy the world.

    If You Need Convincing: This is the first in a never-ending series of monster movies Universal Studios has planned, which it’s dubbing the “Dark Universe.” Russell Crowe plays Dr. Jekyll here ahead of a planned spin-off, and we’re also going to get Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and many more. Considering the stars they’ve recruited so far—Cruise, Johnny Depp, and Javier Bardem—this “universe” is making a big play for international dollars, like so many other franchises.

    It Comes At Night (June 9)

    A post-apocalyptic horror movie set entirely within a desolate home, follows a family who take

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